Concert Ukulele
There are several different ukulele sizes out there and the concert ukulele is the second ukulele size after the soprano. The concert ukulele first appeared in the 1920s. Up until this point, people really only had access to the soprano ukulele. In terms of tone, concert uke is the closest to the guitar, and a lot of people favor it for that reason alone.
Design
The concert uke has deeper, and louder sound than soprano and offers the following:
- Length: 15”-16”
- Frets: 15-20
- Tuning: G4 C4 E4 A4 (re-entrant), G3 C4 E4 A4 (linear)
Because the concert and tenor ukulele are very similar in their sizes and the way that they play, much of the information that you find on this page can be attributed to both. Although, if you do wish for dedicated information on the tenor ukulele then I suggest that you hop on over to the relevant page on my website.
The sound
The concert ukulele has a 15” scale. This is 2” shorter than the tenor and a couple of inches longer than the scale on the soprano.
One of the major benefits of having the longer scale on the concert ukulele (in comparison to the soprano ukulele) is the fact that the frets are a bit further apart. If you have larger fingers, as most adults do, then you will find it far easier for you to form the chords and the sounds that you want. Basically, you will find that the fingers will be tripping over one another far less which will make it easier for you to pump out the sounds that you want.
As I mentioned at the start, most people are going to opt for a concert ukulele as it is going to produce a fuller and thicker sound. If you are looking for ‘more’ of the following, then this is always going to be the best route to go down:
Bass
Resonance
Sustain
Volume
As the name probably suggests, this is the route to go down if you want to perform. You will love the sound a tone.
The Differences Between a Concert Ukulele and Tenor Ukulele
Since the two are often lumped into the same category, it is probably worth considering the differences between the two. This will help you to make the right purchasing decision:
- The concert ukulele is going to be easier to play if you have smaller hands. This is because the frets are far closer together.
- The sound of the tenor ukulele is probably going to sound fuller and richer.
Price
Concert ukulele is an affordable instruments. This is the main reason why many musicians pick up the concert ukuleles. Their prices vary depending on factors like build quality, brand, materials, etc.
Concert Ukulele Tuning
Typically, concert ukulele tuning is Standard (g-C-E-A) or Low G (G-C-E-A) tuning. Use our online ukulele tuner below, to tune your ukulele. Tap the play symbol and tune the string to the tone. The video tutorials below will also help you tune your ukulele by ear.
Conclusion
Concert ukuleles have gained in popularity. With its extra comfortable size and mellower tone the Concert ukulele is often the first choice for beginners. Many people find them more comfortable than the smaller Soprano and not as heavy as tenor and baritone types. The small size of concert ukulele allows you to play it strapped or unstrapped. Therefore, concert ukulele size is uke player’s favorite.